Blog Posts by Joanna Douglas, Senior Fashion and Beauty Editor

Summer is almost here! Pools and oceans and lakes may still be chilly, but it's not too soon for some fun in the sun! Add some extra entertainment with one of these playful beach towels. By Joanna Douglas, Shine Staff

We love oversized tortoiseshell shadesIn the market for some fancy new sunglasses? These Giorgio Armani Gradient Rounded Square Sunglasses were originally $250, but now they're $95!

Sale starts Monday at noon EST on MyHabit.com.

Jenna Talackova competes in Miss Universe Canada. Photo by REUTERS/Mark BlinchAfter much controversy and a rule change, the first-ever transgendered contestant competed in the Miss Universe Canada pageant in Toronto on Thursday night. Jenna Talackova, 23, is from Vancouver, and though she was born male, she underwent sexual reassignment surgery four years ago and was allowed to compete. According to the Daily Mail, Talackova was one of 62 women who strut their stuff in evening gowns and bikinis on stage for a panel of 15 judges. The winner will be crowned on Saturday.

This androgynous fashion model poses as both a man and a woman

Talackova was much taller than the other pageant competitors. Photo by REUTERS/Mark BlinchBack in March, Talackova was in the finals of the Miss Vancouver competition when pageant officials kicked her out claiming she lied about her natural-born gender on her application. But there were no apparent rules on sex change operations—the only requirements to enter the Miss Universe Canada competition are that contestants must be between the ages of 18 and 27 and have Canadian citizenship. In retaliation, over 20,000 people signed

Neutral heels to wear all summer longWe love wearing wedge heels in the summer. These Adrienne Vittadini Cate Platform Sandals were originally $109, but it's now on sale for $65!

Sale starts Friday at noon EST on MyHabit.com.

Brad and Angelina lookalikes got married. Did Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie already tie the knot? Nope, but you may have believed otherwise if you've see these fake wedding photos making the rounds. Artist and photographer Alison Jackson is known for creating intricate hoax scenarios, including a 300-photo spoof of last year's Royal Wedding.

This week Jackson turned her lens on some Brangelina lookalikes who staged a replica of the wedding of the year. The actress playing Angelina Jolie had a similar statusque built, plump lips, ached brows, and blown out brown hair and wore a chic ivory wedding gown. The actor posing as Brad Pitt was tall and slim i his gray suit rocking Pitt's current chin-length blond hair and signature shades.

Up close we can tell the difference, but these two actors are excellent lookalikes who could easily fool the eager paparazzi.

Nice day for a faux weddingFrom a distance, the fake Brad and Angelina wedding looks pretty convincing to us! Knowing the secretive couple, real wedding photos may never surface, so we'll just gaze at

Hair Vajazzles are a real thing!Bedazzled cell phones scream "Real Housewives." Rhinestone-studded clothing looks out of date. Vajazzled and pejazzled private parts? Also old news. The new craze in crystal studs is HAIR VAJAZZLING! Yes, that's really what it's called. But we have one question: why is it called vajazzling if it has nothing whatsoever to do with a vagina?!

If you can see beyond the terrible name, Hair Vajazzles are now available for $13.45 a pack. They are the creation of British reality star and model Amy Childs, who dressed up in a Britney Spears-inspired outfit for the launch. The hair vajazzles attach to your hair in strips with the use of a flat iron. Just apply the studs or hearts to your hair, iron for five seconds, remove the backing, and you're good to go. But let's hope you really, really like those hair vajazzles, because they stay in your hair for 3-10 days.

These crystals can be ironed into your hairWhat do you think of Hair Vajazzles?

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We love playful warm weather accessories, but with so many stylish sunglasses, sandals, and jewelry options hats often get overlooked. We've rounded up some chic, easy styles perfect for the beach, a BBQ, playing in the park, or even a night on the town. Take a look through our favorite options. By Joanna Douglas, Shine Staff

We love wearing rompers in the summerThis Contemporary Closet 6 Shore Road Tight Rope Romper is a no brainer for hot summer days. It was originally $95, but now it's on sale for only $29!

Sale starts Thursday at noon EST on MyHabit.com.